Microsoft Warns Fake CAPTCHA Tests Are Hijacking Windows PCs

That pop-up could be a hacker's trap

Cybersecurity experts from IBM Canada and Microsoft Canada warn that a fast-growing cyberattack called ClickFix is hiding inside routine-looking ‘verify you are human’ prompt and tricking users into unknowingly installing malware on their own devices.

Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA tests are hijacking Windows PCs

Microsoft is warning Windows users about a growing cyber threat that hides behind something that looks completely harmless: a CAPTCHA test. Hackers use fake verification pages to trick victims into following instructions that can secretly run malicious commands on their computers, turning a routine security check into a dangerous trap. The attacks are becoming more […] Read the original article here: Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA tests are hijack…

Microsoft Warns ClickFix Attacks Use Fake CAPTCHA Lures to Execute Malicious Commands

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a ClickFix campaign in which compromised websites use fake CAPTCHA-style verification prompts to trick… Read more →